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Bill · 11-10-2006, 10:54 AM

Not sure if this is exactly what you're looking for, but here goes:

You could swap the whole axle pretty easily, both use the same width spring perches, brakes, etc. The only difference is the 4Runner axle is 1/2" wider(oooo....)

The best way to make sure that you're gears match would be to take the axle off the 4Runner, pop out the 3rd member, and put your current one in.

To swap the whole axle is pretty easy. Disconnect the brake lines at the T-junction. unbolt the shocks. unbolt the driveshaft, and then unbolt the u-bolts. (12 bolts total + brake fittings)

To swap the 3rd member, drain the diff, remove the drums, and undo the 4 nuts(per side) on the axle tube at the backing plate. Then just pull out the axle shaft. youmight need a slide hammer...or just a big friend. You only need to pull the shafts out a little ways (6-8")

once the shafts are out, unbolt the 3rd member and slide it out.

11-10-2006, 10:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
Bill Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Calgary, AB, Can Posts: 690	Not sure if this is exactly what you're looking for, but here goes: You could swap the whole axle pretty easily, both use the same width spring perches, brakes, etc. The only difference is the 4Runner axle is 1/2" wider(oooo....) The best way to make sure that you're gears match would be to take the axle off the 4Runner, pop out the 3rd member, and put your current one in. To swap the whole axle is pretty easy. Disconnect the brake lines at the T-junction. unbolt the shocks. unbolt the driveshaft, and then unbolt the u-bolts. (12 bolts total + brake fittings) To swap the 3rd member, drain the diff, remove the drums, and undo the 4 nuts(per side) on the axle tube at the backing plate. Then just pull out the axle shaft. youmight need a slide hammer...or just a big friend. You only need to pull the shafts out a little ways (6-8") once the shafts are out, unbolt the 3rd member and slide it out. __________________ 86 Turbo Pickup EB Street RV head EB 268 Cam V6 Brakes + MC A340F auto ---> W56 5-spd swap ...I want a bigger turbo...